Nevada Nurse Edition 29 : Page 3
The mission of the Nevada State Board of Nursing is to protect the public’s health, safety and welfare through effective regulation of nursing. Debra Scott , MSN, RN, FRE Executive Director Dean Estes , Editor Director of Finance/Technology 5011 Meadowood Mall Way, Suite 300 Reno, NV 89502-6547 888-590-6726 nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us The Nevada State Board of Nursing News publishes news and information quar-terly about Board actions, regulations, and activities. Articles may be reprinted without permission; attribution is appreciated. . Circulation includes more than contents Executive Director’s Message 4 President’s Message 6 DISCIPLINARY AND LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION ACTIONS can be found on the Board’s website: 35,000 nurses, nursing assistants and student nurses. Co NT a CT NEvaDa StatE BoarD of NurSiNg 5011 Meadowood Mall Way, Suite 300 Reno, NV 89502-6547 phone—888-590-6726 fax—775-687-7707 nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us 2500 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 207 Las Vegas, NV 89102-4392 phone—888-590-6726 fax—702-486-5803 nursingboard@nsbn.state.nv.us WorLD WiDE WEB Board Talk 8 EMS-RN Update 9 NSBN Statistics at a Glance 12 Healthcare Reform and 13 Nursing Beyond 2011 Fingerprinting on Renewal for a 14 Criminal Background Check www.nursingboard.state.nv.us www.nursingboard.state.nv.us Advertisements do not reflect the opinion of the Nevada State Board of Nursing and are not verified by the Board for their accuracy If you’re reading a friend’s magazine, it’s probably because you didn’t notify the Board of your correct address. You may do so by visiting our website and clicking on the “Address Change” link. Address Change? Name Change? Question? In order to continue uninterrupted delivery of this magazine, please notify the Board of any change to your name or address. Edition 29 Virginia Robertson, Publisher vrobertson@pcipublishing.com 14109 Taylor Loop Road Little Rock, AR 72223 / 501.221.9986 For advertising information contact: David Brown at 800.561.4686 ext.103 dbrown@pcipublishing.com visit our website Published by Publishing Concepts, inc. ThinkNurse.com
